COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets and Papa John’s Pizza announced today the launch of the “Cookies for Kids” program in which Papa John’s will donate $1 for every Mega-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookie sold in central Ohio stores from now through April 6, 2014. Proceeds will benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation’s fight against pediatric cancer by funding a variety of support programs for patients and their families, critical research projects and assistance in providing palliative care.

The Papa John’s 8” Mega-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookie is baked fresh and served warm. The “Cookies for Kids” donation will be based upon cookie sales placed online or at participating central Ohio stores. No promotion code or coupon is required. To place an order, visit www.papajohns.com.

“We’re extremely proud to once again partner with the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation to support their fight against pediatric cancer,” says Charles Burris, Johncol, Inc operating partner. “We also want to thank our fellow Papa John’s franchisees in Zanesville, Cambridge, Chillicothe, Lancaster, and Mt. Vernon for joining our group here in Columbus for this great cause.”

The Blue Jackets return to game action tonight when they visit the New Jersey Devils in a match-up of Metropolitan Division rivals. Game time from Prudential Center is 7 p.m. ET. Live coverage on FOX Sports Ohio begins with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast live on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including flagship station WWCD 102.5 FM in Columbus and online at BlueJackets.com. The Blue Jackets return home on Saturday, March 1 to host the Florida Panthers for a 2 p.m. matinee game.